Wilder Boulevard Corridor

Project Description

The City of Ames is currently designing a Traffic Calming project for Wilder Boulevard. The proposed project will install mini-roundabouts along Wilder Boulevard between Mortensen Road and Lincoln Way. The anticipated intersections for mini-roundabouts include Clemens Boulevard, Thackery Drive, and Frost Drive. 

Public Information Meeting 

A public information meeting will be held to provide additional information about the project, answer questions, and gather feedback that can be considered before the project design is finalized. The meeting will be held in an open-house format, so you may attend at any time during the meeting hours.

Details for the meeting are as follows:

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Elementary School Gymnasium, 820 Miller Avenue, in Ames 

To enter the meeting, please use the Main Entrance on the south side of the building. 

Project Exhibits 

    Clemens Blvd     (Full Exhibit)(PDF, 2MB)  

    Frost Drive (Full Exhibit(PDF, 2MB) )

     Thackeray Drive (Full Exhibit(PDF, 2MB) )

Project Contacts 

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may mail or email comments, questions, or concerns to the project team. The team is requesting all comments be received by April 30, 2026. 

Mark Gansen, PE
City of Ames Project Manager
515 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
mark.gansen@cityofames.org

Kyle Hendersen
Strand Project Manager
2802 S. Loop Drive
Ames, IA 50010
Kyle.henderson@strand.com